Prepare your Year 6 pupils for the SATs reading paper with our Comprehension Pack C, fully aligned with the KS2 test framework. Each text is written by a professional author, offering engaging, high-quality material for targeted comprehension practice.
Want more? Try Set A and Set B as well, or browse our full range of KS2 SATs resources.
Included texts
Content domains covered
- 2a: Give/explain the meaning of words in context
- 2b: Retrieve and record information / identify key details
- 2c: Summarise main ideas from more than one paragraph
- 2d: Make inferences and justify with evidence
- 2e: Predict outcomes from details stated and implied
- 2f: Explain how information contributes to overall meaning
- 2g: Explain how meaning is enhanced through word choice
- 2h: Make comparisons within the text
What’s included
- Reading Booklet
- Questions Booklet
- Answers Booklet
- Content Domains Checklist
How to use this resource
- Full practice test – familiarise pupils with SAT timings and conditions
- Whole-class or guided sessions – explore reading strategies and question types
- Separate activities – focus on each text individually for targeted comprehension
Why this pack works
This pack gives Year 6 pupils a varied reading experience, covering a narrative, a poem and a biography, all written by professional authors. This mix exposes pupils to different text types and writing styles, helping them develop the skills needed for the KS2 reading test.
Questions are closely linked to the KS2 content domains, allowing targeted practice in areas such as retrieving information, making inferences and explaining word meanings. Pupils can practise understanding both factual and imaginative texts, summarising ideas and predicting outcomes, all in a SATs-style format.
The pack also provides clear teacher guidance, including answers and content domain mapping, making it easy to mark and support pupils effectively. This combination of professional texts, structured questions and teacher support ensures pupils are confident and well-prepared for the reading assessment.